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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.38, 33.57 and 17.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.38, 33.57 and 17.46 is: 24.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.38 : 33.57 = 17.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.38/33.57 = 17.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.38x = 33.57 × 17.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.38x = 586.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 586.13/24.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.04

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